Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Soft Caramel & Ginger Buttercream

Name: Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Soft Caramel & Ginger Buttercream
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12

Christmas

December 19, 2022

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These Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Soft Caramel & Ginger Buttercream will melt in your mouth and turn any Grinch merry again!

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Ingredients to make Soft Gingerbread Cookies:

All Purpose Flour
Baking Soda
Fine Sea Salt (optional)
Ground Cinnamon
Ground Ginger
Ground Nutmeg
Unsalted Butter, softened
Brown Sugar
Molasses
Egg
Vanilla Extract (optional)

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TIPS to Making PERFECT Soft Gingerbread Cookies:

Cream the butter and sugar until very soft.
You may need to use a rubber spatular to fold in the dry ingredients if not using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
Do NOT over mix the dough. Just until combined ;)
Don't skimp on chilling the cookie dough. This is what creates the iconic chewy, soft texture.
Bake same sized cookies (so that you have equally soft cookies).
Be careful not to overtake the cookies. It's almost better to lean on the "under baked" side. They cookies will look set and a lighter color than when they went into the oven.

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How to Make Homemade Soft Caramel:

This is a recipe I keep on hand because I use it to garnish cheesecakes, cakes, apples during the Fall season, etc etc.

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the sugar and ¼ cup water. Stirring constantly, allow the sugar to dissolve completely. You can test this by removing a little with a spoon and rubbing between fingers to feel for any grainy-ness.
Increase the heat to medium-high, stirring consistently, to let the sugar come to a boil. Stir until a deep amber color and a candy thermometer registers 350F.
Remove from heat and add the cubed butter. Whisk until the better has melted into the sugar.
Return the saucepan to low heat. While you whisk, slowly pour in the heavy cream. Once fully incorporated, let it cook another 1-2 minutes.
Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.

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How to Store Leftover Homemade Soft Caramel:

Homemade caramel don't need to be store in the fridge right away. As long as they are wrapped well to be kept free of moisture, you can leave them out at room temperature for up to 1 month. I recommend wrapping the cooled soft caramel in parchment paper.

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( Thank you BUBBL'R for sponsoring this recipe and making this blogpost possible. All opinions are my own. )

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What is BUBBL'R? And what are antioxidants?

BUBBL'R is an antioxidant sparkling water that features natural flavors, no artificial sweeteners, and naturally sourced caffeine.

Antioxidants are substances that prevent oxidation, which is a chemical reaction that can produce free radicals. Antioxidants are the main substance in your body used to fight against free radicals.

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What makes BUBBL'R different from other sparkling waters?

immune support
low glycemic
gluten free
soy free
vegan

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Where does the natural caffeine in BUBBL'R come from?

The natural caffeine in BUBBL’R comes from guarana seed extract.

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How to Store Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches?

Store leftover Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches in an airtight container in a dark area (to keep from moisture) at room temperature for up to 7-10 days. These cookies are phenomenal to make ahead of time, as their flavor only enhances to be even better!

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Now, it’s time to grab our aprons and begin baking deliciousness! ’till next time! xxL

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Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Soft Caramel & Ginger Buttercream

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Author:

Lauren Taylor

Ingredients

Servings: 12-14

For the Soft Gingerbread Cookies:

BUBBL’R Blood Orange Mango Mingl’r, for serving
3 ¼ cup All Purpose Flour
1 tsp. Baking Soda
½ tsp. Fine Sea Salt
1 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
1 tbsp. Ground Ginger
½ tsp. Ground Nutmeg
½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
½ cup Brown Sugar
½ cup Molasses
1 large Egg
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

For the Ginger Cream Cheese Buttercream:

6 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, softened
100g Cream Cheese, softened
1 – 2 cups Powdered Sugar
2 ½ tsp. Ground Ginger
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1 tbsp. Heavy Cream

For Homemade Soft Caramel:

½ cup Heavy Cream
7 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, cubed
1 cup Granulated Cane Sugar
1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt

Instructions

For the Soft Gingerbread Cookies:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the butter and brown sugar. Beat for 2 minutes.
Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla. Mix until well-combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices together. Add into the molasses mixture. Mix until all ingredients are well-incorporated.
Wrap the cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. (TIP: This is the perfect time to make the soft caramel.)
Preheat oven to 350F. Line 2 large baking pans with parchment paper.
Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8” thick. Cut out using gingerbread men cookie cutters, cut out the cookies to place on the prepared baking pans.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until set in the center. Be careful not overbake as you want them to be a soft chewy cookie. Let cool completely before assembling cookie sandwiches.

For the Ginger Buttercream:

In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar, ground ginger, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Whisk until light and fluffy. (If too thin, add more powdered sugar. If too thick, add more heavy cream.)
Transfer the buttercream to a piping bag with ¼” diameter tip.
Pipe along the edges of half of the cooled cookies. Add a small spoon of the soft caramel inside the buttercream, then sandwich with another cookie.
Enjoy with BUBBL’R Blood Orange Mango Mingl’r for a refreshing complimentary drink!

For the Homemade Soft Caramel:

In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add the sugar and ¼ cup water. Stirring constantly, allow the sugar to dissolve completely. You can test this by removing a little with a spoon and rubbing between fingers to feel for any grainy-ness.
Increase the heat to medium-high, stirring consistently, to let the sugar come to a boil. Stir until a deep amber color and a candy thermometer registers 350F.
Remove from heat and add the cubed butter. Whisk until the better has melted into the sugar.
Return the saucepan to low heat. While you whisk, slowly pour in the heavy cream. Once fully incorporated, let it cook another 1-2 minutes.
Let the caramel cool before adding into the center of the ginger buttercream.

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Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Soft Caramel & Ginger Buttercream

These Gingerbread Cookie Sandwiches with Soft Caramel & Ginger Buttercream will melt in your mouth and turn any Grinch merry again!

Ingredients to make Soft Gingerbread Cookies: